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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-03/02/1972-Regular1912 MINUTES OF MEETING March 2, 1972 The City Council of the City of Fort Collins met in regular session at 1:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Thursday, March 2, 1972. Present: Councilmen Carson, Lopez, Councilwoman Preble, Councilmen Peterson and Feed. Also Present: Tom Coffey, City Manager Arthur March, Jr., Assistant City Attorney Charles Liquin, Director of Public Works Mayor Carson presided. DISPENSING OF MINUTES Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the reading of the minutes of the last regular meeting held February 24, 1972, be dispensed with. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM,3 PRnPT.AMATTfNJ WHEREAS, Tiiz John XXIII ",)CiAl Action Committee is a non denominations group, forned in the City of Fort Collin;, composed of both students of the Colorado State University and other residents of the City, and 411ERLAs, such group was formed in November, 1971, for the purpose of providing free of charge, repair and improvement work on low income housing, and WHLRLAS, such group is conducting, a drive to solicit donations in order to enable it to continue and expand its work in t ile Cormiunity, and "'IfEREAS, this cominittee has rendered such assistance to persons within the Cowwunity, and the work of the conu,littee is highly Joserving of recognit.i011 and support, NOW. Ti1EREFORE•, 1, KARL E. CARSON, as ?ayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby proclaim the week of March S, 1972, as John XXIII Social Action Connnittee Meek, and.I urge the citizens of this City to sup,lurt the pro;rus of the John X\III Social Action. Cummittee. Given under iay nand and the seal of the City of Fort Collins this 2nd day of }larch, A. D., 1972. /s/ yoKrarl F._ Carson a ATTEST: Verna Lewis City Clerk Jerry Lamiero , Chairman of the Social Action Committee, was present and presented three members of that Committee, who expressed their appreciation. for the proclamation. Mayor Carson commended this group for the work they were doing. 19�i 0 March_2,_19.72 AGENDA ITEM 5A RESOLUTION 72=16 OF T11E COUNCIL OF THE CPiY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO APPOINTING CILI'LES N. SHEPARDSON TO THE FORT COLLINS COORDINATING COH,1ISSION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS W11EREAS, Doris Atkinson has resigned as a member of the Fort Collins Coordinating Committee for Senior Citizens'; and 159iEREAS, the Council desires to appoint Charles N. Shepardson to serve out her unexpired tern as a member of said Commission and lie ilas indicated he is willing to accept such appointment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS be and he heroby is appointed as a member of the Fort Collins Coordi- nating Commission for Senior Citizens to serve out the unexpired term of Doris Atkinson on said Commission. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 2nd day of March, 1972. /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor ATTEST: Verna Lewis Clerk Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the.Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 5B RESOLUTION 72-17 OF THE COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPOINTING SEYMOUR GRAHAM and WILLIAM CARTivRIGHT AS HEMBERS OF THE FORT COLLINS HULAAN RELATIONS COhAtISSION WHEREAS, two vacancies exist on the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission and tile City Council desires to appoint Seymour Graham and William Cartwright to those such vacancies, and they have indicated they are willing to accept ail appointment oil such Co;:a:ussidn. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that Seymour Graham and William Cartwright be and they hereby are ap- pointed as members of the Fort Collins Human Relations Commission with terms to expire on November 22, 1974. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council hold this 2nd day of Harch, 1972. ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis City Clerk ayor arl E. Carson Motion was made by Courcilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lepez, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. 194 March 2, 1972 AGENDA ITEM 6A Phase l was presented to the'Council by H. R. Phillips, Recreational Director, which was the engineering. He stated that Phase III was the soil tests. He stated that Phase II should be proceeded with, that it was a report on the space, equipment and facilities that was available; and will justify all recreational needs and costs, that this will be completed in 45 days or less. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the Director of Recreation be authorized to proceed with Phase II. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 2 PETITIONS Andy Ander son was present and presented petitions with972 signatures, stating that about 780 were checked for validity by the County Clerk's office, and 530 were validated, but there was 'not anought time to check the other 194 signatures,and that he had an additional 197 signatures. Honorable `tayor and Other Members of "Our" City Council: I and other citizens of our community appear here today, not as a per- sonal vendetta and above all, with malice toward none, but instead with sin- cere hope in our hearts that our voices will not only be heard, but that our wishes and the wishes of all those who could not be present will be weighed and that you will decide impartially and render your decision in the best inter- est of the taxpayer's dollar. This is certainly the time to economize in every way we can, as it seems in the past in your decisions on various matters that "economization" certainly has not been one of your greatest virtues. I feel that in all fairness at this point, I make quite clear not only my stand and my position, but the stand and position of the many fine and up- standing people from all walks of life who have shown their grave concern to work so hard to reach this point in this matter. I have been asked why I started such a drive as this to name a "specific issue" that might have prompted it. As the good people of our "Choice City" can tell, it's an accumulation of the handling of many issues and our grave concern over the seemingly "Utter Disregard" of "the peoples' right to the pursuit of happiness" and disburse- ments and commitments of the taxpayer's dollar, it appears the majority of you have (excluding our Assistant Tlayor William Lopez, for his type of rep- resentation of the peoples' interest is held in the highest regard). The general attitude "You will run the City as you so desire" and to heck with the general public, we all know that this type of attitude for any public servant to have is certainly a very improper one. And we all thank God for the Blessed right of referendum afforded to all of us in this Great Country of ours. Let us remember the good people of. Spring Creek, that they felt so strongly for their cause they exercised their riptit to referendum in the matter. well, I and the hundreds of people with me in this matter feel equally strongly in our cause and are willing to pitch in and work to help bring about a Choice City Covernment for our "Choice City". And it is our hope that our 195 March 2, 1972 efforts will in some way help to achievel this end, as it is .everyone's pre- cious right to work and fight for what they believe in. Just as former Councilman Mr. Tom Bennett felt so strongly in his efforts to work for the adoption of the liquor issue. It still was his right to work and fight for what he believed in, just as it is my right and the rights of others to work for what we believe in, and should not be termed as Hysterical. I don't believe a one of us has anything personal against Mr. Coffee, it's just the job being done by the City Manager and we feel A change is needed at this time. And as for the various projects he and others have spoken of, we are certain that they would go right along.as planned without him, for no man is indispensable. What could happen if the City Manager should drop dead tomorrow? Would all things end11 We think not. And if the job of City Manager is such a large task, then why work him to death. Instead, let us retire him now so tie can relax and enjoy himself and life a little. 'therefore, we feel we must submit the following petition exercising our Blessed right of referendum in this matter. We ask that one of you make a motion for its adoption and sincerely have you vote in the affirmative, thereby saving the cost of. a Special Plection, monies we're sure could be put to good use. For it is your decision and yours alone. Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, that these petitions be received and the Council act accordingly. There being no second to this motion, the motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Anderson said he was sure the Council would turn their backs on the peoples wishes, that a special election would cost approximately $5,000, that the people on welfare and older people on fixed incomes could benefit from this money in paying for sidewalks, etc. He said he will still attempt to obtain the additional signatures, that he was not going to stop now. He said that Councilman Fead and Councilwoman Preble had predetermined their vote regardless of what was presented. Both said their stand was not prejudged, just restating their views against mandatory retirement taken when the policy was first introduced. Mr. Don Heineman was present supporting Mr. Anderson's petition and said that it seemed that petitions were necessary in any issue, as Councilman Peterson has told them in the matter of the fire station location. Mr. Anderson requested xerox copies made of the petitions and the City Clerk give him a receipt, which was done. Dr. Bennett, a former Councilman, was-present-Eind presented a petition containing approximately 200 signatures supporting the Council's stand on mandatory retirement of the City Manager. He spoke at length stating that if the petitions are valid, I earnestly request the citizens who signed 'them to consider the possibility of the issue going on the regular election ballot of 1973, that the �i gency is just not here, and the more stress on the "now", t��e, more personal it becomes, and It not personal, it can wait. He said the issue should not7aimed at the City Manager but at the Council, that the Council can be elected and defeated on that issue, if it is an issue, in the 1973 election. He said that projects must not be hindered by petty bickering.overthat se(Bmingly magic age of 65. Xl1lin Rruchten, also a former Councilman, was present. He also spoke in support of Mr. Coffey. He said he could not help feel that there was an element of personal vendetta here. He advocated the City's personnel rules be changed to that some persons can be retired at age 50 and some at age 75, depending on their abilities. He said that an overall review of the retirement policy for all public officials may be in order and suggested a ;joint studyiby all public bodies in Fort Collins be made. Reverend James Baird of the First United Presbyterian Church, spoake at length, stating Mr. Anderson's petitions with 900 some signatures in a City of over 43,000 people, was not the voice of the people. Rev. Baird said that the mandatory retirement of the City Manager is a personal issue, not by specific charges, but by inuendos, opinions and prejudice. He said mandatory retirement is the height of prejudice in an age of trying to eliminate prejudice. Ward Fischer, President of the Poudre R-I School Board, was present and spoke in support of the City Manager. He said that Mr. Coffey's continued presence is necessary to follow through on water projects, citing the Joe Wright Reservoir , which is a long range water plan. He said it would :takeas long as Mr. Coffey can stay on to get the master water plan worked out and federal funding lined up. He also said that legal questions resulting from that Purchase require Mr. Coffey's legal testimony , 196 March 2 1972. Mr. Anderson said that an accumulation of issues has prompted the petition drive. He said the City officials are operating with the general attitude that they will run the City and with no consideration for the wishes of the general public. Charles Shepardson, a newly appointed member of the Coordinating Commission for Senior Citizens, was present and spoke in support of the City Manager. Stating that this7not an emergency issue and will be an added cost to the tax payers to hold a special election, to wait until the 1973 regular election. He said this matter should be taken care of by the Council. Mayor Carson stated that City employees are required to retire at 65 years of age, but can be reviewed on a year to year basis. That it is a waste of manpower to have a mandatory age foi City Manager in our rules. He said he had inquired an there is not a city that has a mandatory age of retirement by the City Manager. Thai�is the responsibility of the total community. The decisions we come up with are weighted and studied and have study groups helping with this. He said he felt he owed the City something and willing to make the sacrifice of 8 years, stating that he could go around the world in the time he had set at Council. The people need to understand the procedures of the Council. It is a tragedy to spend the peoples money to have this election just to decide the retirement age of the City Manager, and should be detained until the next general election. If we have to spend the next 90 days making excuses for what we have done in=the last 7 years, then it is a blight om. the City of Fort Collins A STATEMENT OF VIEWS HELD BY WILLIAM LOPEZ RELATED TO The Role of The City Manager for City of _Fort Collins February, 1972 1'he most critical role or function of the City Manager must be that of making it possible that all citizens get equal and free treatment before the various departments of city government. lie must be highly involved in positive human relations and he must have the kind of dynamic personality that hires department heads to do their work with vigor and efficiency and at the same time be able to serve the role of the "ombudsman" when citizens feel that they are in need of that kind of assistance in their relations with city _gover.nment agencies. This person must have time for many people and must be able to explain, to the satisfaction of an ag- grieved person, the reason and effects of certain decisions. As our government Follows more corporate procedures we must hecome aware that the manager and leader of effective democracy must be highly involved in human relations which interlace with all segments of our economy and society. it is important that the City Manager understand corporate management techniques and be able to function in a business -like manner when dealing with businessmen in carrying his duties as a representative of the city. In all cases his judgement must be guided by promoting the greatest benefit for the most people and insuring that this is a government of the people, for the people and by the people whom he represents. This office carries a great trust with it and the functions s of the office and the manner in which they are carried out affect I 197 March 2, 1972 It the confidence which the general public has in local government. This person must honestly welcome differences of opinion and have the ability to resolve them and bring agreement for the common good. We need leadership that places a higher priority on inserviee training and a more effecient use of personnel. I feel that we have made great strides in up dating our selection procedures for personnel but now we need to up date our management procedures so that we do not waste the talents and time of our city personnel. The people are the boss, they hire and fire. We councilmen have to be representative of their views. We need to create a more friendly and cooperative response from City Hall and insure an attitude that there are no favorites and that there is no favored treatment in City Hall. Councilman Fead said he expressed his views on the City Manager's retirement at the time it was voted on by the Council, that Mr. Coffey has been a good City Manager and said he could not believe that the citizens of the City can believe he is incompetent. Councilwoman Preble said she thought it was a form of discrimination to set a retirement age for the City Manager who was well qualified for the job and expressed the views of Councilman Fead. Councilman said he concured with these views. Mayor Carson stated that Mr. Coffey was tough but fair, that they may have had disgreements but co ld talk them over and come to an agreement, and think it is an injustice that we should be to a special election, and could save the tax payers much money by waiting until the next general election. Councilman Lopez complemented the people for the petitions and the fact that they had the "guts" to circulate these petitions. Mayor Carson declared the Council now acting as Liquor Licensing Authority. AGENDA ITEM FINAL HEARING ON APPLICATION OF FORT COLLINS LIQUORS, 2505 S. College. Mr. Ted Schmidt, Attorney, appeared in behalf of the applicants, stating that Mr. James Johnson, Attorney, was present objecting to this license, and that Mr. Bill Dressel, Attorney, was not able to be present. Mr. Schmidt called Don Raynolds, Planning Director, to the stand, and was sworn in by the Court recorder. Mr. Schmidt questioned Mr. Reynolds about the accuracy of the boundaries and presented a map showing the boundaries of this license which was marked as Exhibit A. John Pettus, 929 Timberlane, was presented as a witness and sworn in. He said wedoheawas 29 years of age and was the Assistant Zoning Planner of the County. He the different boundaries, the amount of area and the route of travel to the location of the proposed liquor outlet. He was cross examined by Mr. Johnson relating to boundaries of other outlets and locations, and it was determined that the bulk of the traffic have to go by Johnny's Liquors going north of Prospect, but going south, would not have to go by there. Mr. Schmidt objected to this line of questioning. Mr. Johnson said he was trying to prove that the needs of the neighborhood have already been met. There was further discussion concerning a stop light on Columbia and access road on Drake to South College Shopping Center. Exhibit B was presented of a copy of the right of way agreement through the shopping center. Exhibit C was 11 petitions with 400 signatures of inhabitants and businesses and patrons of the shopping center. These were received by the Council. Mr. Schmidt presented Paul Sitzman of 841 Juniper., who was sworn in for testimony. He said he was self employeed and work for attorneys in Fort itCollins. as said north asked about Exhibit C and where the petitions were circulated. Mr.zman of shopping center, Remington north to Mathews and east of Stover. Mr. Schmidt asked him if he took pictures of South College. Exhibit D was of pictures taken February 19, 1972, at 2:00 in the afternoon. Exhibit E. was pictures taken February 23rd, Exhibit F were taken February 18, Exhibit G were taken February 21st. These pictures represented south of the K-Mart store on parking area, the bank and mall. Mr. Schmidt called Mrs. DeWilde, 308 Mae Street, to the stand, who was sworn in. She was asked where she purchased her liquor. She said the Ponderosa and was asked if the heeds of the neighborhood, were being met. She stated no, that it was hot., that the proposed liquor license would be more convenient for her. i k: 198 March 2. 1972 i Barry Gilbardt of Nardel Corporation was present and sworn 9for questioning by Mr. Schmidt He said that Naradel has K-Mart and said the square footage of K-Mart and the Century Mall, will support this license, also the traffic allowance would support this, felt there was a need for this license and would naturally would like to see this license approved. Clyde Badger of 8775 Santa Fe• , Denver, Colorado, was present, stating he was one of the applicants in the proposed location, that he was 60 years of age and was semi -retired, that he was in the last establishment for 5 years and 28 years all together. Mr. Schmidt then called Arnold .Sweitzer a partner in the business in question, to the stand and was sworn in. He was asked if they would have any outside finance on this business. Mr. Sweitzer stated none. That they would move here from Denver. He said that one of them would be in the business at all times that it was open. Mr. Johnson asked where the bulk of their customers would be coming from. He said east and west of College. Asked if they were applying for this license because of the shopping center. Mr. Schweitzer said not necessarily that this will be one of the proposed boundaries. Mr. Johnson presented Exhibit 1, which was a map showing the boundaries of the proposed outlet. Exhibit 2 were petitions from people objecting to this license. He said the boundaries of previous outlets are overlaping one on the other and there should be some sort of guide lines rather than what has been shown. The Assistant City Attorney stated that according to the procedures made by the City Manager on the recommendations forthe boundary should be the City, that some exception was presented,, and the boundaries were changed from Mulberry to Laurel. He said he felt the objections are - not proper but does not prevent them from showing other boundaries. Mr.Johnson showed on the map the boundaries of the Campus Liquors, Aggie Liquors and Johnny's and in yellow pencil pencil showed the proposed outlet, and showed the boundaries previously set by the City for other outlets. Darrel Blake, 720 Cherokee, owner of Johnny's, was present and sworn in for testimony. He pointed out the various outlets, and how close to the proposed outlet, and that the needs in the neighborhood are being met. Jerry Anderson, 1308 Crnistitution, owner and operator of South College Liquors, 2724 South College Avenue, was present and was sworn in. He stated his place would be only threeae blocks from the proposed outlet and that the needs were being met. John Power, 2224 wsaras present and stated that he had been here 10 years, and that there was a petition with 142 signatures of people residing in his neighborhood, asking that this license be rejected, stating that the needs are presently being met. These petitions were marked as Exhibit 3, and were received by the Council. Mr. Schmidt objected to the petitions, stating that the signatures of people under the age of 21 do meet the requirements. He questioned Mr. Power about how he knew about the hearing. Mr. Power said through the newspaper. Asked if he drank liquor and Mr. Power said no, but had nothing against those that did. He was asked if the traffic interferred with his residency and he stated it did not. After the summation by both Attorney's, Mayor Carson declared the Liquor Licensing Authority will review this license and take it under advisement. AGENDA ITEM 6B BIDS - PRINTING CALCULATORS FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Charlie Cain, Director of Finance & Mr. Glenn Smith, have evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that John's Office Equipment be awarded the contract in the amount of $382.70 per machine. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6C BIDS - 35,000 FEET U.G. CABLE Summary: Mr. John St. John, Associate ElectricalEngineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Essex International, Inc., be awarded the contract in the amount of $6,982.50. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6D BIDS - PICNIC SHELTER AT CITY PARK FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPT. 199 March 2, 1972 Summary: Irvin Bartling $ 4,470.00 Arnold Kechter 6,653.00 Don Bridwell 3,580.001 Pederson Bros. Construction Did not respond to Bid Invitation. Gene Barker 5,732.00 Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks & Recreation, has evaluated the bids and all specifi- cations have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Don Bridwell be awarded the contract in the amount of $3,580.00. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilwoman Preble, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6E BIDS: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND SIDEWALK REPAIR/REPLACEMENT FOR LIGHT AND POWER DEPARTMENT Summary: Mr. John St. John, Associate ElectricalEngineer, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. ' The recommendation is that Cowan Concrete Products be awarded the contract in the amount of $2,393.20. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing agent Motion was made by Councilwoman Preble, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the recommendation of the Purchasin g Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6F BIDS- SPRINKLER HOSE FOR PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Summary: Mr. H. R. Phillips, Director of Parks, has evaluated the bids and all specifications have been met by the low bidder. The recommendation is that Union Bearing and Transmission Company be awarded the contract in the amount of $1,709.50. Respectfully submitted, /s/ E. M. Kuppinger Purchasing Agent Motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that the recommendation of the Purchasing Agent be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6G UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THUNDERBIRD ESTATES SIXTH FILING This is located on the southeast corner of Drake Road and College next to Bowlings furniture store. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Peterson, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this development be approved. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. AGENDA ITEM 6H RENEWAL OF POWER CONTRACT BUREAU OF RECLAMATION 1. This revised Exhibit A, made this day of , 1972, to be effective under and as a part of Contract No. 14-06-700-6155, dated February 25, 1966, as last amended January 30, 1970, hereinafter called the contract, shall terminate and supersede Exhibit A (Revision No. 11) dated September 15, 1971, shall become effective with the beginning of the April 1972 billing period, and shall remain in effect until superseded by another Exhibit A; Provided, That this revised Exhibit A or any superseding Exhibit A shall be terminated by the termination of the contract. 200 March 2, 1972 2. The contract rates of delivery for firm power from the Missouri River Basin Project shall be 9,500 kilowatts in the summer season and 18,350 kilowatts in the winter season, applicable at the Points of Delivery specified in the contract. 3. The contract rates of delivery for firm power from the Storage Project shall be 28,200 kilowatts in the summer season and 22,700 kilowatts in the winter sP=son, applicable at the Storage Project's designated delivery point as defined in the contract. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA By Title Regional Director, Region 7 Address Bureau of Reclamation Bldg. 20, Denver Federal Center Denver, Colorado 80225 (Corp. Seal) CITY OF F T COLLINS, COLORADO By .�2�S,LM� Actest: Titj Mayor Address P. 0. Box 580 Title City Clerk Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Motion was made by Councilman Lopez, seconded by Councilman Fead, that this contract be approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authoried to execute their signature. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT RESOLUTION 72-18 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING THE APPLICATION BY THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF 209 ACRE FEET OF {PATER FROM THE WORKS OF 7'HE NORTHERN COLORADO WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins has acquired 209 acre feet units of water of the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Directors o" the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District requires that the City of Fort Collins enter into temporary use permit agreements with said District for the transfer of. said water; and WHEREAS, the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District has submitted appropriate forms of temporary use permit agreements to be entered into by the City of Fort Collins. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and directed to apply for the temporary use of said 209 acre feet of water by entering into temporary use permit agreements with the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held I ! this 2nd day of March, 1972. ATTEST: /s/ Verna Lewis City Clerk /s/ Karl E. Carson Mayor March 2,_1972 Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Peterson, that this resolution be adopted. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. COMMUNICATION Dear Mr. Coffey; I am extremely sorry that I will be unable to attend your City Council meeting of March the 2nd. I would appreciate very much however, that in my behalf you would present to the Honorable Mayor, Dr. Carson, of the City of Fort Collins, the enclosed franchise check for 1971, in the amount of $40,179.15. This covers 2% of urban gas revenues of $2,008,957.25. This is a substantial increase over the franchise tax of 1970 which indicates a healthy growth within the City. We of our Company want to express to you and the City Council our thanks for the excellent cooperation that we receive from all city officials rendered us in serving natural gas to this community; our relations as a working team our very fine. Again may I thank you for presenting this check in my behalf. Sincerely, v/�,,; / � V Robert E. Moninger Division Manager DISCUSSION Councilman Lopez asked the City Planner to prepare a report for the Council explaining the routing of the Cherry Hill Sanitation District that connects to Fort Collins system and the financing for a federal grant. He said he felt this should go to an area that badly needs it. John Gagnon, the Coloradoan reporter, brought up the matter of a night Council meeting that was requested by a man in the audience a while back. Mayor Carson stated that an agenda be approved that is more attractive for this night meeting. Councilman Fead asked that this be considered after getting the items for the agenda for a night meeting.. Mayor Carson presented 'John Bartel a plaque from the City of Fort Collins for distinguised service, stating that he'had been City Clerk since 1968. The City Attorney stated that the new City Clerk had been appointed by the Council but was not approved at that time, and suggested that this be taken care of at this meeting. Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Lopez, that the.appointment of Verna Lewis as City Clerk be approved. Upon a roll call all members of the Council voted in the affirmative. ADJOURNMENT: Motion was made by Councilman Fead, seconded by Councilman Petersgn, that the Council adjourn. Upon a roll call, all members of the Council voted in the affirmative and the Council adjourned. ATTEST.